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AirPods accessories brand KeyBud has released HyperFoam memory foam ear tips for Apple AirPods. They sport ComfortCore heat adaptive memory foam that integrates a patented, flexible audio tube crafted from German Kraiburg ThermoPlastic Elastomer. This allows them to...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out: ° From MacRumors: Apple has shared a new iPhone ad called “Goodbye Leather” on its YouTube channel in the U.K., months after the company controversially switched from leather to a...

A new report dubbed “Full Disclosure: Stress-testing tech platforms’ ad repositories” by Mozilla and Checkfirst investigated the Apple App Store, AliExpress, Bing, Booking.com, Alphabet’s Google Search & YouTube, LinkedIn, Meta, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, X, and...

Sony Electronics’ family of professional BRAVIA displays is expanding with a new 98-inch option, the BZ53L which supports Apple AirPlay. The BZ53L is designed for corporate, education, and retail applications, the display incorporates Sony’s Deep Black Non-Glare...

With Earth Day 2024 fast approaching, Apple has added a banner to its website that reminds customers they can recycle their Apple devices “for free” with the company’s recycling partners.  To start the process go to Apple’s trade-in page. You’ll be able to submit...

Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11962162 B2) for an “Accessory Device for Electronic Devices” that involves a case with a display and built-in charging — and which looks like an oversized luggage tag. About the patent The patent involves accessory for...

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Adobe has announced “breakthrough generative AI innovations within Adobe Premiere Pro that will reimagine video creation and production workflows, delivering new creative possibilities that every pro editor needs to keep up with the high-speed pace of video...

Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel, which the company says is a new more affordable color panel for DaVinci Resolve software.  According to Blackmagic Design CEO Grant Petty it eatures high quality trackballs and precision machined...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out: ° From Macworld: You won’t have to depend on the reliability of a cloud connection to use iOS 18’s AI capabilities. ° From AppleInsider: Morgan Stanley fires back at all that...

Alena Smith, showrunner of Apple TV+’s “Dickinson” says she ended the show after season three after Apple “actively gaslit her.” In a report at The Wrap, showrunner she detailed the challenges of making the Apple TV+ period drama show starring Hailee Steinfeld as its...

Japan plans to increase a penalty for monopolistic practices by tech companies to 20% or more of their applicable sales nationwide, more than triple the percentage under current antitrust law, reports Nikkei Asia. The planned legislation is intended to...

A new report from Ooka — which describes itself as “a global leader in connectivity intelligence that provides consumers, businesses, and other organizations with data-driven insights to improve networks and connected experiences” — says that Samsung’s new smartphones...

Apple TV+ has announced a series order for a new three-part documentary series “Hollywood Con Queen,” from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith (“Tiger King,” “Fyre,” “100 Foot Wave”). The series is set to debut globally on Apple TV+ on May 8, 2024. Here’s how the...

The GenAI smartphone share of overall smartphone shipments will reach 11% by 2024 and 43% by 2027 to pass 550 million units in 2027 with 4X growth, according to an upcoming report, “GenAI Smartphone Shipments and Insights,” from Counterpoint Research’s Smartphone 360...

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Samsung has recaptured the top spot in global smartphone sales from Apple after losing it the previous year.  IDC says global smartphone...

Apple wants to enhance the meditation features of its Fitness+ app. The tech giant has filed for a patent (number US 20240115831 A1) for “Enhanced Meditation Experience Based on Bio-Feedback.” About the patent filing The patent filing generally relates to presenting...

Apple has updated its Sports app ahead of this weekend’s NBA and NHL playoffs. With the update, Apple says fans will be able to “follow every matchup with added details on each series and more,” but we have not noticed any immediate changes in the app after updating...

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Apple has removed the Game Boy emulator iGBA from the App Store for violating the company’s App Review Guidelines related to spam (section 4.3) and copyright (section 5.2), but the company didn’t provide any specific details, according to MacRumors. Last week it was...

Apple Studios and MACRO Television Studios have added three new actors to “Government Cheese,” the upcoming Apple TV+ dramedy with David Oyelowo starring in the lead role as well as serving as executive producer through his company Yoruba Saxon, reports...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out: ° From MacRumors: Several third-party browser companies have experienced a spike in iPhone installs since Apple made major changes to iOS in order to comply with the Digital...

Apple says it’s not violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a California federal judge to reject a request by “Fortnite” developer Epic Games to hold it in contempt, reports Reuters. The tech giant made the arguments in a filing to U.S. District...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out: ° From MacRumors: Several third-party browser companies have experienced a spike in iPhone installs since Apple made major changes to iOS in order to comply with the Digital...

Apple has reached a US$490 million tentative settlement to resolve allegations that in late 2018, the company misrepresented the state of the business in Greater China, its most important growth market at the time, reports ISS Insights. Last month agreed to pay US$490...

The Pixelmator Team has released Pixelmator Pro 3.5.8, an update of its image editor for the Mac. The new version adds the ability to edit text in PDF. It also includes 12 new templates for web, social media, and more. Pixelmator Pro 3.1 also sports faster document...

Apple has lost a bid to throw out a mass lawsuit valued at just under $1 billion, brought in London on behalf of more than 1,500 app developers over its App Store fees, reports Reuters. The case, worth up to 785 million pounds (about US$979 million) and one of several...

Actor-comedian Marc Maron (“GLOW”) has been tapped as a lead opposite Owen Wilson and Peter Dager in Apple TV+’s upcoming 10-episode comedy created, written by and executive produced by Jason Keller.  The untitled comedy stars Wilson as Pryce Cahill, an...

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Apple Original Films’ action-comedy romance feature film “Argylle” — which bombed at the box office — makes its global streaming debut on Apple TV+ today. About ‘Aryglle’ Here’s how “Argylle” is described: Elly Conway, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, is the reclusive...